In this book, Marianne Hem Eriksen explores the social organization of Viking Age Scandinavia through a study of domestic architecture, and in particular, the doorway. A highly charged architectural ...

Vikings were peoples from areas of Scandinavia - Denmark, Sweden, and Norway - who planted crops in spring and raided towns overseas in summer. The Viking Age - when they were most active in their ...

An archaeology student in Denmark has unearthed a “spectacular silver treasure” from the Viking Age, shedding more light on early Scandinavian trade and economy. Gustav Bruunsgaard ...

The recent sensational discoveries of Viking ship graves in Norway have captured global headlines, highlighting the rich history of the Viking Age in Scandinavia. Yet, just across the border in ...